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Just when she thought it was safe to cruise again...Rachel Prince takes a second cruise after giving evidence in a difficult trial.She needs to recharge her batteries and re-evaluate her future after receiving threats from a man she helped put in prison. Taking Queen Cruises up on their offer of a free cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Queen, Rachel takes a transatlantic crossing for some New York shopping.Sarah Bradshaw, Rachel's best friend and cruise ship nurse is just starting a second nine-month contract aboard the Coral, so the timing is perfect.Rachel makes friends with a charismatic tour guide leading a Russian party. But when a crew member is found dead in his cabin and another goes missing, Rachel spots curious goings on among the Russians. Chief Security Officer Jack Waverley wants Rachel to back off after she becomes convinced the crewman was murdered. Will she listen?Sarah's got problems of her own, with conflict developing in the medical team after an eccentric nurse is brought in at short notice.Rachel can't resist snooping, but can she avoid a man determined to kill her, while getting to the bottom of a mysterious death? It's vital she untangles this complex case before they reach New York?If you like twisty plots, red herrings and determined heroines, you'll love this latest seafaring adventure.Buy Deadly Cruise for a transatlantic voyage to remember!

How high does the conspiracy go?When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little... or no investigation. Why?The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society's most vulnerable.Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona's brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.With his meticulous nature and military instincts, Carlos employs every skill at his disposal to bring a killer to justice and expose the dark underpinnings of the conspiracy.The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. How high does the conspiracy go?

A night at the opera ends in murder. Lady Marjorie will need to be at her razor-sharp best to solve this one...Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe reluctantly agrees to accompany her cousin-in-law, Edna Parkinton on an organised tour, starting in Romania.Looking for rest and relaxation, things don't quite go to plan. Edna is happy to meet Horace Tyler again, and Marjorie believes she will make a new friend in Frederick Mackworth.Their peace is shattered when they meet an annoying sextet, including a petulant diva. They are all detained in Cluj-Napoca after a body is found at the end of their night at the opera.The death of one of the company raises questions about who might have wanted to kill the unpopular diva. With a plethora of suspects, Marjorie and Edna lock horns while trying to discover who was responsible.The dead woman's friends and family are more interested on continuing with their holiday than finding a killer. With each one of them harbouring secrets, Marjorie and her pensioner friends have their work cut out.Can Marjorie get to the bottom of a troubling murder without killing her cousin-in-law and ending up in a Romanian jail?Murder at the Opera House is the first full book following on from a prequel novella. This is a rollicking new series. Don't be fooled by the ages of this quartet; they mean business...If you like determined sleuths, jaw-dropping surprises, and detailed investigative work, you'll love this humorous group of pensioners.

Set sail with Rachel Prince, a tenacious sleuth, as she dives headfirst into a chilling murder investigation.Buckle up for adventure in this Mediterranean cruise ship mystery. Dumped by her fiancé, Rachel seeks solace in a lavish getaway suggested by her best friend Sarah Bradshaw. Little did they know, her dream vacation would turn into a nightmare. When an eerie accident challenges Rachel's detective skills, she must navigate a treacherous web of deception. Unsure who to trust and trying to avoid a lurking assassin, Rachel and friends uncover a devious plot.Brace yourself for a wild rollercoaster ride of sinister plots and jaw-dropping twists as Rachel races against time to uncover the truth before it's too late.For fans of Death in Paradise and Downton Abbey, prepare to be enthralled by the suspense of A Cruise to Murder. Don't miss out. Get ready to be enthralled and longing for more!A Cruise to Murder is the first instalment in a cozy cruise ship mystery series.Buy A Cruise to Murder to set sail for danger today!

Prepare for an electrifying voyage when paradise becomes perilous!When Rachel stumbles upon a lifeless body sprawled on a sun bed, she dives headfirst into a chilling murder investigation.Just when Rachel is enjoying paradise Hawaiian style on board the Coral Queen, a group of private nurses and their eccentric patients bring trouble aplenty. Not least when one of them is murdered. With its exotic locations, Hawaii forms the perfect backdrop to the latest in the Rachel Prince cozy mystery series.Join Rachel and the indomitable Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe as they peel back layers of secrecy and lies following the demise of a private nurse. Whilst unveiling a web of treachery on the high seas during their luxurious Hawaiian cruise, Rachel and friends must be careful who they trust.With red herrings galore and multiple twists and turns, hold on tight for an exhilarating escapade that will leave you gasping for breath. Get ready to be enthralled and longing for more!

Anyone for murder?Get ready for a thrilling cozy murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat!When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe and friends arrive at the luxurious Hallenguard Manor, they are looking forward to a week of tennis, strawberries, and champagne. Their plans are scuppered when a murder takes place under their noses.With no choice but to investigate, the quartet finds themselves embroiled in a complex web of relationships and motives. It's not much help when the only witness is a cat.As they follow the trail of clues, Lady Marjorie and her friends soon discover that everyone in the mansion house has something to hide. Secrets are unearthed, and loyalties tested as they try to unravel the mystery.Despite the odds being stacked against them, the foursome is determined to catch the killer and bring them to justiceArmed with sharp minds, quick wit, and the feline witness, can they piece together the puzzle and unmask the murderer before it's too late?

Four seniors and a dog work together to solve a festive crime...Lady Marjorie's plans for a quiet time are in tatters when her son asks her to host his business guests the week before Christmas. Time to bring in reinforcements. The awesome foursome get together again.Pandemonium isn't a word Marjorie Snellthorpe is used to, but when an array of eccentric guests descend on her London home, along with a quirky cook and a large dog, even Edna Parkinton's advice is welcome. With her son Jeremy and his extravagant wife Octavia swanning off elsewhere, Horace calls in the ever capable Faith Weathers to help manage the unruly crowd.During a visit to a Christmas market one of the guests dies under suspicious circumstances. Marjorie and her senior friends are determined to find the person responsible and protect one of her own from being arrested by the officious detective inspector in charge of the case.Will the four friends find a killer before one of them becomes a Christmas catastrophe?